System for powering medical imaging systems

Abstract

Disclosed herein is a system and method for powering a medical imaging machine as well as an accompanying workstation, the system comprising an engine connected to a generator with a main circuit panel in electrical connection with the generator to create a branch circuit. Embodiments include a DC power supply electrically connected to the branch circuit; an inverter placed in electrical connection with a plurality of capacitors electrically connected in series; a generator control in electronical connection with the inverter and the generator; and an inverter panel in electrical communication with the inverter and providing a first output at a first voltage for the medical imaging machine and a second output at a second voltage for the workstation controls of the medical imaging machine. In a preferred embodiment, the engine is further arranged for propelling a truck which contains all of the power system components along with the medical imaging system.

What is claimed is: 
     
       1. A system for powering a medical imaging machine as well as an accompanying workstation, the system comprising:
 an engine connected to a generator; 
 a main circuit panel in electrical connection with the generator to create a branch circuit; 
 a DC power supply electrically connected to the branch circuit; 
 an inverter placed in electrical connection with a plurality of capacitors electrically connected in series, where a first capacitor is in direct electrical connection with the inverter and with the DC power supply, and where a last capacitor is in direct electrical connection with the inverter and with the DC power supply; 
 a generator control in electrical connection with the inverter and the generator; and 
 an inverter panel in electrical communication with the inverter and providing a first output at a first voltage for the medical imaging machine and a second output at a second voltage for the workstation controls of the medical imaging machine. 
 
     
     
       2. The system of  claim 1  wherein:
 the inverter panel accepts power from the inverter at 240V, and creates a 240V output for the medical imaging machine along with a 120V output for workstation controls. 
 
     
     
       3. The system of  claim 1  wherein:
 no uninterruptible power supply is placed between the generator and the medical imaging machine. 
 
     
     
       4. The system of  claim 1  wherein:
 the generator control sends low voltage electrical communication signals to the generator; and 
 the generator sends high voltage electrical power to the inverter. 
 
     
     
       5. The system of  claim 1  wherein:
 the inverter is connected to a negative conduction line which is in direct electrical connection with the first capacitor; and 
 the inverter is connected to a positive conduction line which is in direct electrical connection with the last capacitor. 
 
     
     
       6. The system of  claim 1  wherein:
 the engine is a combustion engine used to move the medical imaging machine. 
 
     
     
       7. The system of  claim 1  wherein:
 the capacitors are supplied with an appropriate voltage of DC power. 
 
     
     
       8. The system of  claim 1  further comprising:
 a frame supported by wheels which is fixed relative to the generator. 
 
     
     
       9. The system of  claim 1  further comprising:
 a control panel in electrical connection with the generator control; and 
 an outside communication portal in electrical connection with the control panel. 
 
     
     
       10. The system of  claim 9  wherein:
 the outside communication portal includes an Ethernet port which is in electrical connection with a cellular router. 
 
     
     
       11. A system for powering a medical imaging machine comprising:
 an engine connected to a generator as well as arranged to propel the frame of a truck; 
 a DC power supply electrically connected to the generator; 
 a plurality of capacitors electrically connected in series with one another, where a first capacitor is in electrical connection with the inverter and the DC power supply and a last capacitor is in electrical connection with the inverter and the DC power supply; 
 an inverter placed in electrical connection with the first capacitor and the last capacitor; 
 a generator control in electrical communication with the inverter and the generator; and 
 an inverter panel in electrical connection with the inverter and providing an output at a first voltage for the medical imaging machine. 
 
     
     
       12. The system of  claim 11  wherein:
 the inverter panel also provides a second output at a second voltage for workstation controls of the medical imaging machine. 
 
     
     
       13. The system of  claim 12  wherein:
 the first voltage is approximately 240 Volts while the second voltage is approximately 120 Volts.